World Cup 2018: Rivaldo names the TWO England players countries should fear

ENGLAND's World Cup campaign will be driven by two key players claims Brazil legend Rivaldo.

England World Cup 2018: Harry Kane is one player other countries should fear, says Rivaldo (Image: GETTY)

England head into the tournament in Russia without big expectation on their shoulders despite an unbeaten qualifying campaign under Gareth Southgate.

The Three Lions' last World Cup appearance in Brazil ended in disappointment - drawing once and losing twice as they finished bottom of Group D.

But a youthful set-up this time around with Southgate picking players based on good form throughout the season has given fans hope - and when asked which players other countries, including Brazil, could be scared of, a Tottenham duo came to mind for 2002 World Cup winner Rivaldo.

"I think… What’s his name…? Harry Kane he’s a very good player, this one needs to be watched," Betfair ambassador Rivaldo told Express Sport.

"Dele Alli as well. They’re in an easy group, so to speak, so I think they’ll be first in this group and then hope for an easy opponent."

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England World Cup 2018: Harry Kane and Dele Alli could cause problems for their opponents in Russia (Image: GETTY)

Harry Kane he’s a very good player, this one needs to be watched

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Prior to England's failure to get out the group stage in 2014, England exited the tournament at the last-16 (2010) and the quarter-finals in 2006 and 2002.

Rivaldo doesn't think the struggles in previous tournaments impacts on the players' mindsets though and in fact pressure, like five-time champions Brazil experience, can work in a team's favour.

"No, I don’t think it’s a mindset, the country is well. The thing is that’s in different from Europe," Rivaldo said.

"Other countries… They have good players, sometimes they need more pressure on the players, and Brazilian players are used to it and they know the titles are what matter, they don’t settle for other positions.

"So when that happens in England or other countries celebrating those other positions, that doesn’t happen in Brazil. There’s no party for 2nd, 3rd or 4th place.

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"You know it’s not easy to win a Cup, Brazil spent a long time, over 20 years, before winning it, so it’s not easy, the Cup is hard, it’s each 4 years.

"I think… But England has good players."

England begin their World Cup campaign on Monday when they take on Tunisia.

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